Subject Groups
The Atomic and Molecular Interactions Group
The Atomic and Molecular Interactions Group (AMIG) aims to promote the growth and exchange of ideas on the physics of the interactions of atoms and molecules. The areas of interest to the Group include the interactions of atomic and molecular systems with photons, electrons, ions, positrons and muons. More generally we are interested in experimental and theoretical studies of the dynamics of many-body quantum systems for which the collision energy can range from ultracold to relativistic energies.
The Atomic and Molecular Interactions Group was formed in 2001 from the old 'Gas-Phase Collisions' group, and has a large and active research community already established within the Division of Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics (DAMOPP). The strength of this community reflects the high degree of expertise in fundamental and applied collision processes which exists in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The group continues to support the excellent existing contacts between theoretical and experimental researchers. It highlights the applications of Atomic Collision research in related areas such as Nonlinear Optics, Quantum Optics, Fusion and Plasma Physics, Astrophysics, Environmental Physics, Surface and Condensed Matter Physics. It extends beyond traditional areas of collision physics to encompass areas such as the dynamics of cold atoms and BECs, interactions between atoms, molecules and laser fields.
The Atomic and Molecular Interactions Group has strong common interests with the Chemical Physics Group as well as with the Spectroscopy, Quantum Electronics, and Plasma Physics Groups. The Group Committee will cultivate links between research groups on a national and international level. Towards this goal, we arrange short scientific meetings on important themes in our subject. We have also formed part of the QuAMP conferences (Quantum, Atomic, Molecular and Plasma Physics) organised by the Division of Atomic, Molecular, Optical and Plasma Physics, most recently at QuAMP III. Subsidies for participation at AMIG meetings are available to group members only: to join, contact a member of the committee or fill out a group membership form (go to www.iop.org/Membership/ for more information).
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